:06:02
The white building is the school, built recently.
:06:07
On its sloping streets we encounter daily life.
:06:17
Strange, but we never heard anyone singing in Las Hurdes.
:06:26
A miserable rivulet...
:06:29
...runs through the village
down from the hills.
:06:31
In summer, water in scarce.
:06:34
The villagers are obliged to use
this filthy water.
:06:39
Strange things go on here.
:06:40
The rivulet serves many purposes.
:07:17
Three children eat a slice of bread dipped in water.
:07:19
Until recently bread was almost unheard of here.
:07:21
It was given them by their teacher...
:07:25
...who makes the children eat in his presence...
:07:28
...fearing their parents will take it from them
if they take it home.
:07:36
The children are summoned to school.
:07:45
These ragged, barefoot urchins receive the same education...
:07:49
...as children the world over.
:07:52
Clothing is brought back by Hurdanos who leave...
:07:55
...each summer for Castilla and Andalusia.
:07:59
They go there mainly to beg.